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Whether you’re in town for a visit or have just moved to the region, there are many things to do in Barrie and surrounding area to keep you and your family busy this winter.

Looking for fun activities to enjoy this winter? Check out our suggestions below:

Resorts in Barrie that feature outdoor activities

If you’re looking to get active, come out to one of many locations like Horseshoe Valley Resort and try out cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, skating and snowmobiling. If you’re looking for an activity that requires less experience or skill, you can try snow tubing at Snow Valley Ski Resort, or enjoy the scenery while snowshoeing and hiking the local trails. Make it a great weekend by taking advantage of Winter Fun Stay & Play Packages, perfect for a family getaway.

Indoor fun

If you prefer to stay indoors, you can take part in the fun at one or more Barrie attractions. Bring the kids and delight in the fun at the new 4Cats Art Studio, Smart Moves Play Place, In Play indoor playground, PUTT Mini Golf, Creative Café, Retroplanet, XPlay Trampoline Amusement Park, Jacks Urban Jungle or Bowlerama.

Festivals

The post-holiday season is one of the best times of year to get out and enjoy some fun things to do in Barrie. Get the most out of winter in the new year and bring your family to one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals, Barrie Winterfest!

Barrielicious is on for a limited time (January 18 – February 3, 2019) so check out all the great places to dine in Barrie for a great price.

Outdoor skating 

• Circle at the Centre, City Hall, 70 Collier St., Barrie.
  Open 7 days a week from 10 am to 10 pm
  Hockey not permitted
  For the ice schedule, visit barrie.ca
  FREE
• Hillcrest Park, 255 Matchedash St. N., Orillia
  Lighting from 10-11 pm
  Hockey prohibited when occupied by pleasure skaters
  FREE
• Starbucks at Webers on Hwy. 11: 8825 Highway 11, Severn.
  NHL-sized skating rink
  Helmets mandatory
  FREE
• Simcoe County Museum: 1150 Highway 26, Minesing
  1-km-long trail past heritage buildings and woodland maintained with a  Zamboni
  Cost: $10
• Discovery Harbour: 93 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene
  Open Jan. 12 – Mar. 11
  Fridays from 6-9 pm, Saturdays 1-9 pm, Sundays noon-5 pm
  Rentals available
  Snowshoeing, snow-tubing hill, and fat bike trail also available
  Cost:  $8
• Woodview Mountaintop Skating: Scenic Caves Rd., Blue Mountains
  1.1-km loop with views of the Niagara Escarpment
  Skate rentals available
• Oakview Woods Outdoor Complex: 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach
  Open Tuesday to Friday 5-9 pm, Weekends & Holidays noon-9 pm
  Shinny hockey allowed Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 5-9 pm
• Central Park Outdoor Rink: 250 Hume St., Collingwood
  11 am – 9 pm daily
  Skating, shinny hockey, family skates and ice bookings available
  FREE
• Lafontaine Park: 342 Lafontaine Rd. W., Tiny Township
  10 am – 10 pm daily
  Covered outdoor rink
  Supervised public skating and unscheduled public skate available
  FREE
  
• Arrowhead Provincial Park: 451 Arrowhead Park Rd., Huntsville
  1.3-km skating trail through Muskoka forest
  Fire & Ice nights hosted on select Thursday & Saturday nights in Januar/February
  Cost: $17 per vehicle Monday to Friday
  $20 Saturday and Sunday
  Skate rentals are $10

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